Anyone have pics of RX8 rims on a Protege???

[Autox MSP]

anyone??

[LAZERBLU2003.5]

do they even fit on a MSP??

[AutoBox]

they 18X8 right??? what offset?

[low_psi]

they don't fit. too wide and they have a +35 or something offset.

[LAZERBLU2003.5]

has anyone tried?

[Swerny]

They do fit. A guy on toprotege.com has them on a P5.
The stock tires don't fit though.

[LAZERBLU2003.5]

but a p5 has different suspension than a Msp

[low_psi]

but a p5 has different suspension than a Msp
only valving, spring rate and stabilizer bar thickess; not issues that make it different from a mecahnical point of view. sedans allow lower offsets as well.

i eat my words, in fact now i remember seeing pics of them on the p5. didn't he have to machine them? its a red p5 right?

[Swerny]

Here you go:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20003.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20005.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20006.jpg

He is using spacers and he's lowered.

[AJsMSP]

That actually looks pretty decent. I wonder how they would look on a Titanium MSP?

[Newf]

dood needs to clean that car.

He has got be having rubbing issues with those things unless he's done something to make them fit.

[Nutari]

Wow.. that looks really nice.. cept for the dirty car.. wheels/tires look bad ass...

Here you go:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20003.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20005.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20006.jpg

He is using spacers and he's lowered.

[Newf]

that rear wheel don't look right in this pic though

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20003.jpg

[bazooka joe]

that rear wheel don't look right in this pic though

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20003.jpg
i agree, and you can't tell me he dosen't rub!!

[Hypnotized]

Those rims look damn good on that car!!

[AutoBox]

with camber....spacers...and stiff springs u can do it....those rears are def runnin high camber...i like them :)

[msubullyfan]

i agree, and you can't tell me he dosen't rub!!
No doubt. In fact, that looks like a major rub -- enough to be a major safety hazard!

[Chojin]

Guys -

RX-8 wheels have a 50mm offset.

-Shawn

[Black Majik MSP]

No doubt. In fact, that looks like a major rub -- enough to be a major safety hazard!
It looks like the front of that rear wheel is angled out...that's not cool at all. Other than that, the car looks awesome. (rofl)

[smithers_0990]

HOLY SHIT that looks good!!!
(omg)(2thumbs)

[Autox MSP]

do you need spacers for 50mm offset?

[Heathen23]

that looks awkward as hell if you ask me, not that anyone did (dunno)

[LaserBlueMSP]

they look bad ass, but at the same time they look hella heavy. And come on man, the least you could do is wash your car before taking the pics, it prolly looks 10x better clean. they would prolly look best on the spicey, then titanium. but they are probably expensive as hell so i wont be interested in doing it. i like my Racing Harts.
Kris

[LAZERBLU2003.5]

But I'm sure they sell rims that look exactly like that, at the same time fit perfectly?

[mazdaspeedpower]

umm, if you look at the last pic, the front tire looks kinda chewed up, so it obviously rubs like crazy. Hell, even the inside and side of the fender look a little chewed up from rubbing issues. IMO definatly sweet looking, but not worth it. There are much better looking rims, and cheaper ones, that won't rub and fuck ur rubber, and your fender.

[EVADE]

Here you go:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20003.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20005.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/YP5%20Toronto/kaz/Picture%20006.jpg

He is using spacers and he's lowered.

how much mm is the spacers?the tires are 215/35/18 right?

[daonly1around]

WOW, holy three year bump batman

[EVADE]

i just had to=). im doing research for my future set up on a similar size rim.

[ND4MSP]

prolly 3-5mm spacers. Any more you'd have to extend lugs. I doubt anyone would put new lugs in just to run a diff set of stockers. I'm kinda mixed with those. They look good when there clean. But they also look like 20's because of the fatness of the spokes. I beleive there are pics of a yellow msp or mp3 running these somewhere on this board

[boostdprotegelx]

ask mickey. he's got them on his sedan

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

ask mickey. he's got them on his sedan



So do I Buddie, I was almost the first in these forum, not to say the first MSP with them on:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdaspeed2oo35/Mazdaspeed.jpg

[boostdprotegelx]

So do I Buddie, I was almost the first in these forum, not to say the first MSP with them on:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdaspeed2oo35/Mazdaspeed.jpg

yes sir. and badass they are.

[blazinrola80]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/blazinrola80/050.jpg


i have rx8 also fell in love with the look from mazdaspeed20035... how you get back so low coil overs ? does it rub.. i was thinking 215-40-18

[Identity_X]

Is that a black MSP? Do you happen to have any other pictures with those wheels?





i have rx8 also fell in love with the look from mazdaspeed20035... how you get back so low coil overs ? does it rub.. i was thinking 215-40-18

[blazinrola80]

i wasplanning on taken pics tomrow.. stay posted. sorry the lip is yellow its geting painted now this pics is about 3-4 month old.

[blazinrola80]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/blazinrola80/008.jpg

rain today

[silverspeed03]

I used to, No spacers needed.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78908
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78906
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78909

[Arok22]

They look like they stick out a little bit. If you were to lower the car down, they look as if there would be some fender lovin' goin on. RX-8 wheels are 18x8 and most 18's for MSP are running 18x7.5 no? Can anyone shed some light? Looks hella tight and I love the way Mazdaspeed2oo35 looks. Word!

[blazinrola80]

no no rubbing problems.. there 18x8. on 215-35-18. kumho ast.. im lowerd on s-tech... my car sits in the back when i hit the gas... no rubbin... plus im a big guy...(mspb) ill probly change my rear shocks to lower the back.. to luminas

[palmyrasonlyMSP]

dont know if anyone cares but here is what they look like on a mazda 3.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738825927_5f9ca9d291.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738826099_376bee97f5.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738826123_e548065f35.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738934441_992f46ec9e.jpg

[boostdprotegelx]

dont know if anyone cares but here is what they look like on a mazda 3.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738825927_5f9ca9d291.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738826099_376bee97f5.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738826123_e548065f35.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w191/mbossler02/738934441_992f46ec9e.jpg

sweet. clean car dude.

[palmyrasonlyMSP]

sweet. clean car dude.

not my car man, it's a sweet ride though!

[S.A.MSP]

i have deep dish offset 18x8 TSW's with the tires stretched on my car, i had to roll my rear fenders, still some slight rubbing but no cutting of the tires from the fenders, i can roll them a little more but haven't had time, heres a pic, i love these wheels, got 'em for a spanking good deal, merely because they have some curb marks on them

[MSP2003.5_Nick]

Just like to add for anyone doing this on a sedan or p5.... they will fit fine if you have stock or aftermarket struts...... but if you've got full strut coilovers get some spacers lol. I have K-sports and all 4 wheels rubbed on the coil adjustments, actually lowered the car as I drove lol. So basically its so close its not even funny, a 2mm spacer will fix it and if you have your fenders rolled thats no problem on the sedan. p5 its a bit harder because you're gonna need some camber in the back.

[Swerny]

I used to, No spacers needed.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78908
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78906
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78909


that is a ridculously hot looking car! (omg)

Well done!

[18sOnAiR]

Just like to add for anyone doing this on a sedan or p5.... they will fit fine if you have stock or aftermarket struts...... but if you've got full strut coilovers get some spacers lol. I have K-sports and all 4 wheels rubbed on the coil adjustments, actually lowered the car as I drove lol. So basically its so close its not even funny, a 2mm spacer will fix it and if you have your fenders rolled thats no problem on the sedan. p5 its a bit harder because you're gonna need some camber in the back.


What size tires?

[SeR_Cyclops]

i will agree and say the rx8 rims look good on the silver msp's they look alright on the others but on the silver its the sex man.... A+

[MSP2003.5_Nick]

What size tires?

I've got 215/35/18 tires on it. Litterally the rim is just like 1 mm if that away from the coilover and the tire just started to touch it. it was soooooooooo close. That was after a 4 wheel alignment too so all the cambers were perfect. Not really a big deal but it might piss someone off if they got them and realized they need spacers so just thought i would mention it.

Also get those rear fenders rolled! and don't ever think of tucking anything with these rims. They look good just sitting on top of the tires though (better be a stiff suspension), no wheel gap but tuckin is a no go.

[GBean]

I have a set of these for sale. see sig.
shipping to Canada is kind pricey though. Be warned....

[GBean]

they look bad ass, but at the same time they look hella heavy. And come on man, the least you could do is wash your car before taking the pics, it prolly looks 10x better clean. they would prolly look best on the spicey, then titanium. but they are probably expensive as hell so i wont be interested in doing it. i like my Racing Harts.
Kris

ha. the funny thing is they are not heavy at all. they weigh about the same as the stock 03 ES 16x6 wheels. I think its about 16 pounds per wheel...

[MSP2003.5_Nick]

Funny thing is they actually weigh LESS than the stock MSP racing harts. Which i thought was funny. By the way I actually got the rear rims on without spacers and it was fine, but still have to roll fenders to have the ride height I wanted. Front needed 3mm spacers. thats with k-sport slammed right on the tires, actually tuckin a bit in the front ;). I look forward to going to work just so i can walk out and see these fuckin rims on that car they look SICK!! My friends can't get over how huge and awesome they look. I LOVE IT

Shipping to canada does suck but what I do is get them shipped to maine and then I just drive over and get them lol. It ends up being cheaper even with the gas to get there and customs. I'm like an hour from the boarder. It's more worth it to order multiple items though.

[GBean]

Funny thing is they actually weigh LESS than the stock MSP racing harts. Which i thought was funny. By the way I actually got the rear rims on without spacers and it was fine, but still have to roll fenders to have the ride height I wanted. Front needed 3mm spacers. thats with k-sport slammed right on the tires, actually tuckin a bit in the front ;). I look forward to going to work just so i can walk out and see these fuckin rims on that car they look SICK!! My friends can't get over how huge and awesome they look. I LOVE IT

Shipping to canada does suck but what I do is get them shipped to maine and then I just drive over and get them lol. It ends up being cheaper even with the gas to get there and customs. I'm like an hour from the boarder. It's more worth it to order multiple items though.

So you wanna just buy these?
I think you offered $550 shipped earlier, I think I might be able to swing that if I can keep the shipping to $100